Senior Cloud Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in water and wastewater solutions seeks a Senior Security and Cloud Engineer. This pivotal role emphasizes designing and securing cloud-based solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of information systems. You will engage in cloud infrastructure design, conduct security assessments, and collaborate with various teams to integrate security into the DevOps lifecycle. The company is devoted to sustainability and staff development, offering a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive. If you're passionate about cloud security and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

24 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Life Insurance (3x Salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Schemes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Relevant certifications in Azure and cybersecurity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure cloud infrastructure while ensuring security.
• Conduct security assessments and respond to incidents effectively.

Skills

Cloud Security Principles

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure Sentinel

XDR

NDR

IDS/IPS

SIEM

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Azure DevOps

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Senior Security and Cloud Engineer - Azure

Location: Hybrid (3 days in the Office)

Industry: Water and Wastewater Solutions

Our client is a market leader in engineered solutions for water and wastewater handling and treatment. Committed to sustainability, staff development, diversity, and providing a supportive work environment, they ensure every team member thrives and reaches their full potential.

About the Role

As the company scales its technology investment to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency, we are recruiting a Senior Security and Cloud Engineer. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and securing cloud-based solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information systems through cybersecurity best practices and Azure's advanced security features.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Design and Security: Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, while implementing and maintaining virtual networks, storage accounts, and Azure security resources (e.g., Azure Security Centre, Azure Sentinel, Azure Key Vault).
• Security Assessments and Monitoring: Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and monitor/respond to security incidents using tools such as Azure Sentinel and other security technologies (XDR, NDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Root Cause Analysis and Compliance: Perform root cause analysis for security incidents, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with industry regulations (GDPR, HIPAA).
• DevOps Integration: Collaborate with development, operations, and IT teams to integrate security practices into the DevOps lifecycle.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimize security risks.
• Security Guidance: Provide expert advice on cloud security best practices to internal teams.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CSSP, or CEH.
• Azure Expertise: Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Azure services and security features, including a deep understanding of Azure networking, compute, storage, and databases.
• Security Tools: Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., Azure Sentinel, XDR, NDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) and working with Azure DevOps.
• Desirable Skills: Experience with containerization, knowledge of Azure Data Lake, Azure IoT Hub, and API tooling.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Competitive salary with eligibility for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments).
• Private Medical Insurance and Medicash Scheme (24-hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships).
• Pension scheme based on total earnings (not just salary).
• 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with increased leave entitlement for long service.
• 3x salary life insurance (DIS).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Employee discount schemes (supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, etc.).